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Dappula
PersonA pious king of Sri Lanka who briefly seized the throne as Dappula I, then retreated to rule Rohaṇa for three years, remembered for erecting and restoring many monasteries.
Dappula2
PersonA nephew of King Aggabodhi VI who rebelled against King Mahinda II, ruled part of Rohaṇa under treaty, then rebelled again and was defeated.
Dappula3
PersonA king of Sri Lanka who succeeded his brother Aggabodhi VIII as Dappula II, noted for rebuilding several monasteries and enlarging the Mahāpāḷi Hall.
Dappula4
PersonA nephew of King Dappula II and brother of Kittaggabodhi.
Dappula5
OtherThe heir-apparent of King Kassapa V who succeeded him as Dappula III but reigned for only seven months.
Dappula6
PersonThe heir-apparent of Dappula III who succeeded him as Dappula IV, during whose reign a Paṇḍu king sought his help against the Coḷas.
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